I am thinking a 30x20 canvas water proof tarp. A pain to carry in but I can use the extra to make a pot and boil water with rocks, loin cloth, blanket and a shelter. Next would be the fire match, then a blade.

My buddy was in the Cambodia episode. He told me each person contributes four items, and the producers pick the ones that the survivors actually get to use. He was peeved because he put a really awesome machete that he had sharpened, and they ended up picking the chicks gerber machete instead. He said that thing was dull after one or two uses. He also had some interesting stories about what happened behind the scenes. I can tell you this much, apparently editing goes a long way to tell a story that may or may not be completely accurate... I guess that's television for you!

I can tell you this much, apparently editing goes a long way to tell a story that may or may not be completely accurate... I guess that's television for you! .....................................................................................................

Thank you for that tid bit of info. I "kinda" thought something was wrong, that many people can't be that stupid.

I meant to add, my item would be a double Hennesey hammock with the canopy and netting.

So the real question is, what one would you give up. For me it would entirely depend on the location. If I could rig up some type of container fairly easily I would take the other 2 as my first choice.